International History Declassified

This is a transcript of a meeting between Saddam and Yasir Arafat in early 1991. They discuss the military and diplomatic confrontation between Iraq and the United States. Saddam discusses the balance of power following the Cold War, as well as U.S. Support for Israel. He argues that the United States will certainly attack Iraq, but it will be defeated. He discusses the need for Arab allies.

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam and officials discussing the future of Kuwait. Topics discussed include: integration with Iraq; creating free zones; Kuwait unification with Iraq; Kuwait's economic condition; the Kuwaiti community.

The document discusses Cuba's evolving foreign relations in the second half of 1971, emphasizing its efforts to normalize ties with Latin American countries and reduce its isolation. Key achievements include strengthened relations with Chile and Peru, entry into the "Group of 77," and growing interest among Latin American states in reestablishing connections with Cuba, despite U.S. opposition. Fidel Castro's high-profile visit to Chile and growing support for Cuba within the region are contrasted with the stagnation of US-Cuban relations, where Cuba remains a contentious issue in American politics.

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The report provides an overview of the Hungarian delegation's visit to Cuba in 1970 to strengthen party relations and discuss preparations for an anti-imperialist congress. The Cuban leadership expressed interest in improving bilateral cooperation and aligning on ideological initiatives. Observations highlight challenges in Cuba, including economic inefficiencies, campaign-style management, and political centralization under Fidel Castro, who acknowledged shortcomings and proposed changes, such as separating party and state leadership roles. Despite setbacks, Cuban leaders remained committed to revolutionary ideals, with Castro emphasizing the importance of the working class in socialist development.

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The reception celebrated the visit of a Cuban party delegation to Albania on the 20th anniversary of Albania’s liberation. The discussions highlighted the revolutionary parallels between the two nations, with admiration for Cuba's success in overcoming significant challenges to build socialism under Fidel Castro’s leadership. Both parties emphasized their commitment to Marxism-Leninism and the importance of ideological revolution, while also discussing Cuba's strategies to advance agriculture, livestock production, and education amidst the economic blockade by imperialist forces.

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